Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
ABAEC2
RGB
171, 174, 194
HSL
232, 16%, 72%
HSB
232, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 24
LAB
71, 2, -11
LCH
71, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 279
XYZ
42, 43, 57
LUV
71, -3, -16
HWB
232, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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